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Israel let over 1,000 aviation crew members from banned countries enter despite restrictions

by | Oct 6, 2026 | JPost | 0 comments

Travelers board a FlyDubai aircraft at Ben Gurion International Airport after a separate FlyDubai flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an emergency signal, in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, September 30, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/AMMAR AWAD)
The report further cited an internal security document stating that the Transportation Ministry is the sole entity responsible for screening foreign aviation crew members.